Interventional Technologist I

Interventional Technologist I

The Interventional Technologist I assists Physicians with minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose, monitor and treat simple to complex conditions, defects and/or diseases without surgery. This position is intended for those who are gaining experience in Interventional Radiology or Invasive Cardiology or are experienced Imaging professionals who wish to begin a career in the discipline.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists Providers in performing minimally invasive, image-guided procedures including but not limited to cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, angiography, device implantation, biopsies, thrombectomy, embolization and pain management.
• Utilizes a variety of highly specialized radiologic equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional and/or invasive procedures in accordance with established scope of practice guidelines.
• Ensures procedures are performed safely and with the highest quality standards, maintaining a consistent focus centric care.
• Assists in preparing patients for on patient procedures and providing comfort.
• Acts as a scrub tech while assisting Providers during procedures.
• Maintains a strict sterile field adhering to safety protocols.
• Responds to inquiries from patients and family members, provides clear information regarding diagnostic testing and expected result timelines.
• Collaborates with team members across facility including Providers to provide exceptional patient care.
• Conducts post-testing quality reviews to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented and align with departmental and accreditation standards.
• Transfers images and data to the appropriate electronic health system, enters technical data/findings and prepares study for reporting by physician.
• Performs quality control checks, cleaning, disinfecting and other equipment maintenance tasks per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines.
• Assists with quality assurance, audits and performance improvement tasks as requested.
• Provides on-call clinical coverage outside regularly scheduled duty hours on weekdays, weekends and holidays as assigned.
• May support facility academic partnerships by actively engaging in teaching of students in the radiologic program.
• May serve as a departmental preceptor to provide instruction and mentorship to new or less experienced team members.
• Assists with onboarding of new team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• NO Travel or Trauma required
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in applying principles of medical imaging, positioning of patients and medical ethics.
• Applies core knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology associated with specialty imaging procedures.
• Demonstrates ability and skill to apply theory, practices and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze and annotate study data or procedure documentation.
• Applies knowledge of sterile fields consistently ensuring a safe environment for the patient.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and patient populations served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to apply HIPAA guidelines and standards.
• Ability to prioritize and complete clinical or non-clinical work assignments.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team and communicate effectively with others.
• Displays consistency and dependability by reporting to work as scheduled.
• Ability to be sensitive to patients' physical and psychological needs.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.

Required Education

• A graduate of post-secondary educational program in health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, or paramedic/EMT) as defined by ARRT or CCI.
• Completion of JRCERT accredited Military Educational Program is accepted in lieu of other educational requirements.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• BLS / ACLS required
• ARRT (RT) Required
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• ARRT(RT), RCES or RCIS certification required within 18 months of hire.